Welcome to the February edition of Living Silicon Valley!
As we settle into 2025, the Bay Area continues to thrive with vibrant energy, crisp winter days, and plenty of opportunities to connect and explore. February brings a mix of heartwarming moments—whether it's celebrating love on Valentine’s Day, embracing community traditions, or making the most of the season’s final winter adventures. From local events to home tips and market insights, we’re here to keep you informed and inspired. Let’s dive into everything happening this month in our dynamic Silicon Valley community!
Downtown Sweetheart Stroll
Saturday Feb 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
Bring all the sweeties in your life to enjoy a family-friendly Valentine’s themed afternoon shopping and dining in the charming downtown boutiques and restaurants of Los Gatos. Enjoy promotions, pop-ups, treats, wine, and other fun surprises. The Chamber will provide participants a Map/Event Passport. Participants who turn in completed Passport receive an entry or entries to win an exciting prize.
Celebrate a decade of Tet Festival! Join UStar Productions for their 10-year anniversary of Hoi Xuan San Jose, the Lunar New Year-Tet Festival, on February 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2025, at Eastridge Mall (parking space on the corner of Tully & Quimby Road).
Eastridge Mall
2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA 95122
Lasers! At the Tech Interactive presents Laser Lady Gaga!
With her meteoric rise to fame, Lady Gaga is an undeniable force in modern music and entertainment. Bring some excitement and glam to your night and enjoy this wide-ranging show featuring the best from the woman with a thousand faces.
Why settle for a basic tailgate when you can celebrate in style? 🥂✨ Kick off your game day with a wine-tasting tour on the Morgan Hill Wine Trolley—the ultimate way to warm up before the action starts.
The playbook:
⏰ Tour starts at 11:00am, ends ~3:45pm
🍾 A champagne reception and lite bites at MOHI Farm
🍷 Wine-tasting at 3 local wineries with a delicious gourmet box lunch
🎤 Sing-along to tunes as we roll through South County wine country
🛎️ All aboard our iconic open-air cable car for unforgettable fun
Perfect for:
🎉 Pre-game day parties
🏈 Football fans who love wine (and fun!)
🍇 Groups who want to make game day EXTRA
🎟️ Reserve your seat before they are gone and make your game day one for the books! Tickets are $129 per person with discounts for groups of 4 or more 🥂
Betto's Bistro
17385 Monterey RoadMorgan Hill, CA, 95037United States
The California Conference for Women provides connection, motivation, inspiration and skill building for thousands of women each year. Influential experts will lead practical workshops on the issues that matter most to women, including leadership, career advancement, workplace equity and inclusion, health, work/life balance and more. Experience unique opportunities for networking, professional development and personal growth live on Conference day and on-demand during Women’s History month. San Jose McEnery Convention Center
150 W. San Carlos, San Jose, CA 95113
This Valentine’s Day, experience the romance and wonder of ancient Egypt at Hathor’s Festival of Love. Step into history as we transform the museum into a celebration inspired by Hathor, the deity of love, beauty, and joy.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95191
Dust off your red and pink outfits—it’s time to celebrate love, laughter and libations! The 2025 San Jose Bar Crawl: Valentine’s Edition is your perfect excuse to gather your crew, your boo or even fly solo to enjoy a day of romance, cocktails and connections. Whether you’re swooning over a special someone or embracing self-love, this crawl has all the ingredients for a day to remember.
San Pedro Square
87 N. San Pedro, San Jose, CA 95110
Happening on Feb. 22-23, 2025, our fifth annual Friend Fest will feature 250+ makers, artists, artisans, designers & creative small businesses all celebrating best friends, new friends, old friends, "we're just friends", "wanna be more than friends" or whatever!
In addition to our large scale friendship inspired vendor marketplace, Friend Fest 2025 will feature lots and lots of special Friend Fest programming and activities, special Friend Fest door giveaways and most importantly, lots and lots of friendship vibes.
Join Parks & Recreation and the Los Altos Library on Saturday, February 22 for Family Fun Day! Families of all ages are invited to enjoy a day full of 'All Around the World' themed activities, including arts & crafts, a scavenger hunt, games, movies, and more.
Teams compete in the friendly competition, hoping to win prizes and bragging rights for the BEST Clam Chowder in the COUNTRY'S largest and longest running clam chowder competition!
The 44th annual Clam Chowder Cook Off takes place Saturday, Feb 23 and Sunday, Feb 24 at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It is the largest and longest-running Clam Chowder Cook Off in the country. Join the fun and excitement as talented chefs from throughout the West Coast compete for the title of BEST CLAM CHOWDER. The atmosphere will be festive and fun as contestants prepare their finest ingredients outdoors along the Boardwalk to the delight of thousands of spectators.
